VERSION 2
DEMOINIT
ORIG 8.000 0.000 0.000
STRAIGHT 1 DEMO 1
	E 1.916667 32.771041 0.000000
	E 1.916667 0.416667 180.000000
	END
STRAIGHT 2 DEMO 1
	E 2.583333 0.833333 270.000000
	E 37.083333 0.833333 90.000000
	END
REDRAW
RESET
MESSAGE
This example will show the effect of using easements while joining tracks.

First, we'll enable easements.
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PARAMETER misc cmdEasement
STEP
PARAMETER easement val 0.500
BIGPAUSE
PARAMETER easement ok
MESSAGE
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We've selected sharp easements.  The minimum radius curve we can use will be 9.75"

Notice the label on the Easement button has changed to 'Sharp'.
END
STEP
COMMAND Join
MOUSE 2 1.917 12.167
MOUSE 3 1.917 12.167
MOUSE 4 1.917 12.167
MOUSE 2 12.000 0.833
MESSAGE
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Note the connecting curve does not quite meet the straight tracks.  This the 'Offset'.
END
STEP
MOUSE 3 14.000 0.833
MOUSE 3 11.833 0.833
MESSAGE
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Here the connecting curve is too small.
END
STEP
MOUSE 3 11.750 0.833
BIGPAUSE
MOUSE 4 14.500 0.833
PARAMETER easement val 0.500
MESSAGE
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The connecting curve is made of three tracks, the curve and two easement segments on each end.
END
STEP
COMMAND Describe
MOUSE 2 5.750 4.083
MOUSE 4 5.750 4.083
MOUSE 2 14.333 0.500
MOUSE 4 14.333 0.500
MOUSE 2 1.917 13.333
MOUSE 4 1.917 13.333
MESSAGE
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END
STEP
CLEAR